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Here you’ll find articles relating to the many challenges our veterans and their families face daily.

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June 7, 2023

Air Force Aid Society (AFAS): Delivering Help, Hope, and Relief to Airmen and Their Families

How AFAS Impacts Lives in the Air Force Community Did you know that there’s a charity that caters to past and present members of the U.S. Air Force? The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) is a nonprofit organization that has been helping Airmen and their families meet their financial needs ever since it was launched ...
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What Is the Coast Guard Foundation | Veteran Car Donations
June 5, 2023

The Coast Guard Foundation: Making Life Better for Coast Guard Members and Their Families

What Is the Coast Guard Foundation? The Coast Guard Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping active duty, retired, and veteran United States Coast Guard members and their families. It provides educational scholarships for dependents of deceased Coast Guard personnel and those with disabilities. It also provides grants for Coast Guard morale, welfare, and ...
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NMCRS Helps the Navy-Marine Corps Community | Veteran Car Donations
June 3, 2023

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS): Extending a Helping Hand to Needy Sailors, Marines, and Their Families

How the NMCRS Helps the Navy-Marine Corps Community Active-duty and retired Navy and Marine Corps personnel who need financial support can seek help from the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). The nonprofit organization helps eligible members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and their families pay for basic living expenses such as food, utilities, ...
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Learn How to Help a Person Dealing with PTSD | Veteran Car Donations
June 1, 2023

PTSD Awareness Month: Debunking Myths About This Mental Disorder

Learn How to Help a Person Dealing with PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that affects people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. Such events are caused by intense fear, helplessness, and horror such as personal assaults, road accidents, serious health problems, and even childbirth. A person who develops this ...
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Candid photo of a soldier gazing out the window and reflecting | Veteran Car Donations
May 29, 2023

What Is Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability?

Everything You Need to Know About Transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill Did you know that you can transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill to your immediate family members? Allowing career service members to turn over their post-service education benefits to their spouses and kids has always been one of the most requested items among military family readiness ...
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National Armed Forces Day | Veteran Car Donations
May 20, 2023

National Armed Forces Day: 5 Meaningful Ways to Give Back to Our Heroes

It’s a Day of Celebration, Remembrance, and Honor! The third Saturday of May is a special day for our brave men and women who serve (and have served) in the armed forces. It’s National Armed Forces Day! Taking place on May 20th this year, National Armed Forces Day is a day of celebration, remembrance, and ...
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Do You Qualify for the Fry Scholarship Program | Veteran Car Donations
May 17, 2023

Marine GySgt John D. Fry Scholarship Program: Education Benefits for Families of Fallen Soldiers

Do You Qualify for the Fry Scholarship Program? Among the education programs offered to spouses and children of certain service members who died in the line of duty is the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, otherwise known as the Fry Scholarship. You may qualify for the scholarship if your parent or spouse died ...
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Neat Ways to Say ‘Thank You’ to Our Heroes | Veteran Car Donations
May 15, 2023

National Military Appreciation Month: 3 Neat Ways to Say ‘Thank You’ to Our Heroes

Get to Know Our Military Better! We celebrate National Military Appreciation Month in May to provide us an opportunity to thank the brave and dedicated men and women of our armed forces for protecting and preserving the peace and freedom we enjoy in our country today. This month is also a perfect time to get ...
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May 13, 2023

What’s the VA Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program?

Find Out Here If You’re Eligible for This Program The VA has established many programs that intend to help our nation’s active-duty service members and veterans, as well as their families. For dependents of veterans, one of the programs they may qualify for is the Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) Program, which offers up to 36 ...
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May 11, 2023

What Is the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Scholarship Program?

Your Guide to the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Whether you’re currently serving in the military or you’re a military spouse, it’s always a good idea to be in the know of the different benefit programs offered to members of the Armed Forces and their families. One of them is the Military Spouse Career Advancement ...
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